Scharfenstein Castle – Affenstein (viewpoint) loop from Wilischthal

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Scharfenstein Castle – Affenstein (viewpoint) loop from Wilischthal

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Scharfenstein Castle – Affenstein (viewpoint) loop from Wilischthal

02:22

8.26km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.41 km

View of Scharfenstein Castle

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We enter the forest again, the Zschopau River accompanies us for a moment, and then we climb step by step.

Continuing along the path, we look again over the village of Scharfenstein and across to the castle.

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3.26 km

Scharfenstein Castle

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The Scharfenstein Castle is a spur castle on an elongated mountain spur above the village of Scharfenstein, a district of Drebach in the Ore Mountains in the Free State of Saxony.
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4.54 km

Alpine Trail and Weber-Hans Rock Viewpoint

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Here you have a beautiful view of Scharfenstein Castle

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6.05 km

Viewpoint Below Affenstein

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6.22 km

Affenstein (viewpoint)

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Great view of the Zschopau and the bridge towards Wilischthal.

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7.99 km

Wilischthal Narrow-Gauge Railway Bridge

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The bridge structure was built in 1885 for the narrow-gauge railway in Wilischthal, which opened in 1886. It consists of steel trusses which are supported on round pillars in the …

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8.03 km

Zschopau Bridge and Weir

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Small lost peace of a monument

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8.06 km

Pavilion at Wilischthal Station

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A beautiful, newly built pavilion with a curved bench near the train station in Wilischthal 🚂

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8.26 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

2.00 km

1.52 km

1.07 km

423 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

2.09 km

1.88 km

687 m

108 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

14°C

6°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

June 5, 2024,Wanderung von Wilischthal (Bf.) zur Burg Scharfenstein und zurück

I saw this tour a long time ago at @Andi and saved it.
Today was a good time for this hike because the weather was supposed to be unsettled in the afternoon. Despite this, I visited the museums in the castle extensively and climbed the tower, which was all worth it. You learn a lot about the history of the …

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September 10, 2024,Sachsen - Erzgebirge - Burg Scharfenstein - Hans-Weber-Felsen - Affenstein - Wilischthal - Rundweg

A lovely excursion.
Let's combine the castle with a hike.
The exhibitions in the castle combine the history and mining and craft traditions of the region.
For children and adults, quizzes lead through the castle like an adventure.
The landscape over hill and valley with its views is highly recommended.
The whole report will follow.
In the meantime, have fun …

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